Spider-Man: No Way Home- Our Hearts' Desires Fulfilled (Spoilers Ahead)

For as long as I can remember, Spider-Man has always been my favourite Superhero. At a young age I found the brilliant kid, Peter Parker who lost his dearest Uncle Ben and got bitten by a radioactive spider, becoming the fun, versatile and everly amazing superhero known as Spiderman to be the very cornerstone toward my interest in the world of comic book fiction.

Spider-Man as a superhero has been adapted countless times into the cinematic world and the three most memorable adaptations of Spider-Man are the ones played by Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and the current /newest Spiderman from the MCU and Star of the movie in question, Tom Holland.

Each of these portrayals have been widely loved, accepted and often compared to eachother by fans in terms of how comic-accurate and spectacular they are.

First and foremost, congratulations to Jon Watts for being the first director to complete a Trilogy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with his Tom Holland Spiderman Movies; Homecoming, Far From Home and the subject of this article, No Way Home.

The title should be an indication that this movie was every bit worth every hype, high rating and praise it's been given since it's release as it's one I see as a testament to just how great a cinematic adaptation of Spider-Man can be when pushed to it's very limits.

This movie left me literally speechless in the end and with my hands on my head , I realized a "Spoiler free review" wouldn't be enough to truly highlight everything great about this film, and it's only fitting my first Spoiler-inclusive review should be something as revolutionary as what could only be described as the Biggest and most Epic Spiderman Movie to ever exist.

The story takes off directly from where the 2nd movie of the Trilogy, Far From Home ended; After the defeat and death of Mysterio,  J. Jonah Jameson, popular news reporter and Spiderman critic revealed the identity of Spiderman as Peter Parker to the world.

With such a bombshell came a lot of calamities for our young hero, as he got subjected to the most damning effects of popularity imaginable.

The effects reached even his friends and family, and desperation leads him to seek the assistance of Dr. Steven Strange (The Sorcerer Supreme) to use a spell powerful enough to reverse his situation.

Strange attempts to cast a spell to erase the memory of Peter Parker from the world, but after Peter caused him to alter his spell mid-casting, literal chaos broke loose across the city, as the gates to multiple universes were forced open, leading to the entry of otherworldly villainous beings.

The friendly neighborhood Spiderman works hand in hand with his friends to avert the situation by facing off against these new threats to the city of Manhattan.

This movie straight up met and went beyond my expectations in not only the expected beauty and epicness of the fights, but in the storytelling and plot significance as well.

The arrival of William Defoe's 'Green Goblin', Jamie Foxx's 'Electro' and Alfred Molina's 'Doctor Octopus', alongside Sandman and The Lizard, while bringing forth absolute chaos to the city, traps Peter in a moral connundrum as to whether he should ensure the safety and balance of the multiverse by killing them off , or help them get cured of the ailments that lead to their villainous tendencies and send them back to their home universes at the risk of the safety of his home city and everyone he loves.

After capturing these antagonists, under the influence of his Aunt May, Peter decides to take the more altruistic road, to help these troubled characters find absolution and send them home.

With the fate of the multiverse in the balance, it only made sense that he'd be challenged by the one with the power to make or break the multiversal harmony, Dr Strange due to contrasting decisions, and the entire fight sequence between Spiderman and Dr. Strange, particularly in the Mirror Dimension could only be described as the most visually stunning action sequence this year.

Their clash of ideals shows deeply how even characters with good intentions could have different ideas and approach toward heroism.

Many other equally visually stunning and simply fantastic fight sequences came along with the development of the plot and many more amazing characters were added to the mix, amongst which I am proud to admit that the Spiderman depictions from Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield were part and parcel.

This film is a literal dream come true for Spiderman fans, and watching the 3 main Spider-Man adaptations interact with eachother and work together in order to avert a colossal threat made for the most incredible experience any Spiderman fan could have.

This movie in its essence was simply Fan Service at its peak. 

The interactions between the Spidermen and with the famed villains we've known and loved for over a decade from different adaptations; the jokes, the references, the accurate depiction of their character personalities which came along with iconic lines and catchphrases, was irreverently wholesome, nostalgic and comforting in ways that can't even be explained.

The plot of this movie had so many elements that made it great. 

With all its perfect pacing and high staked altercations, the plot in its progression was balanced in its intensity by actually hilarious humor at every point of this film.

The invading villains played a huge role in making this movie the nonstop rollercoaster of entertainment it was.

The performances from all actors portraying the villains, Spidermen and other side characters were simply incredible, and the specific traits and overall vibe from each of them was very well represented.

The Green Goblin stood as the M.V.P. among the villains and the central antagonist of the series after he murdered Peter's most beloved Aunt May, breaking Peter completely and plunging the story towards an emotionally driven narrative.

William Defoe used this film to remind the world what a spectacular actor he is and just how unmatched his depiction of The Green Goblin is.

He was every bit the cunning, diabolically twisted and unnerving monster from the Tobey Maguire Spiderman movies we revere.

He specifically requested to play a huge part in the fights in this movie and that all stunts should be self-performed in these fights, and Oh Boy did we get a feast from his fights.

The Green Goblin was certainly a competent villain, and his final fight with Spider-Man (Tom Holland) was heavy both emotionally and visually as Peter Parker fed his temptation to brutalize his Aunt's killer while being constantly taunted by the trickster.

This film was most importantly of huge thematic relevance to the main character, Spider-Man.

With the death of his Aunt May, having to make a morally challenging decision that literally affects the multiverse, being impacted on by the stories of the Spidermen from other universes and battling the urge to exact brutal revenge on the man who ruined his life; Spider-Man's character development was the real centerpiece of this film.

Tom Holland gave an astounding performance from start to finish, as he perfectly captured the catharsis and emotional growth the main character went though in this movie. The Cinematography and Sound direction was top notch, adding to the gorgeous Visual Effects to make this film an absolute visual spectacle in all its fights and emotional backdrops.

From an eagerly juvenile teen desperate to be an Avenger to actually handling the responsibility of being a hero, and now becoming a man who realizes the cost of doing the right thing for the greater good, Far From Home completes a trilogy which stood as a coming of age story for the young Peter Parker, transitioning him from a seemingly immature and technology-reliant Spiderman to a more definitive Spiderman with proper emotional motivation.

I just hope haters of this particular depiction of Spiderman can accept him now, as everything he went through in this film has undoubtedly made him a proper hero.

The ending sequence of the movie was utter perfection, and I can't wait for the already confirmed future movies for this new era of Tom Holland's Spider-Man which are bound to be mind-blowing given the shocker in the post-credit scene.

Spider-Man: No Way Home was not only a Love Letter to every Spiderman movie in existence, but a way to evolve the very concept of what a Spiderman Movie could be when showered with unparalleled greatness.

The experience of watching this film is truly unforgettable and although it may not be accepted as the most epic comic book movie or even the best Spiderman film, it's one I see as one of the most important and impactful, as it's one that literally appeals to the hearts of fans worldwide.

This movie shows the lengths the MCU would go in order to satisfy and amaze their fans, and this film is one I can confidently call the most aesthetically pleasing comic book film to ever exist.

With the high score of 9.5/10, Spider-Man: No Way Home has Swung its way into becoming one of my Top 3 MCU/Comic Book Movies of all time, and I am truly grateful to have been part of this generation and to have experienced this masterclass cinematic adaptation of my favourite comic book character. 

I felt so many emotions while watching this movie, and the audience reactions contributed to making it the overall best cinematic experience I've had all year.

A big thanks to Jon Watts, Kevin Fiege, Tom Holland and everyone who worked with the MCU to make this Life-changing experience possible.

Thank You all for reading this long, heart-felt review of the absolute best superhero film of the year.

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